Vodacom customers can stream FIFA World Cup matches on SABC+ at reduced data costs
The SABC and Vodacom have launched affordable data products for the SABC+ streaming platform, which offers free access to all of South Africa's FIFA World Cup matches.
SABC+ will screen 34 of the tournament's...
Don't bother with DStv Stream's free plan
DStv's free video streaming package has shrunk to just four channels and offers very little compelling content compared to other free ad-supported streaming services in South Africa in June 2026.
MultiChoice initially made 13 of its linear channels...
SABC+ crashed after a last-minute update forced all users to sign in again
The SABC+ streaming platform experienced an outage on Thursday evening, shortly before the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 kick-off, due to a surge in simultaneous login attempts.
"A content encryption update had...
SABC bringing back old shows on streaming service
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) wants to generate additional revenue by making its old content available on its SABC+ streaming platform, reports Rapport.
SABC CEO Nomsa Chabeli recently told Parliament that major streaming...
BBC Primetime launching on SABC 3
BBC Studios and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) have announced a new two-hour content block on SABC 3 (S3) and SABC+, which will feature a selection of award-winning dramas, factual entertainment, and documentaries from the BBC Studios...
SABC+ migrating to new platform with "exciting new service offering"
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has advised that its SABC+ video streaming service could experience issues or downtime due to the launch of an unspecified "exciting new service offering".
The SABC said the...
South African streaming battle — Showmax vs eVOD vs SABC+
South Africans have a plethora of home-grown video streaming services to choose from, and three major ones carry most of the content that enjoys some widespread appeal.
These streaming services are eVOD, SABC+, and Showmax, each owned...
Goodbye TelkomOne — Hello SABC+ streaming service
TelkomOne's streaming service has been shut down two years after its launch and replaced with the long-promised SABC+ streaming platform.
The SABC previously partnered with Telkom to roll out TelkomOne in November 2020, through which it offered...